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See moreBoy and Grandad discover the wonder of the natural world as they help to free a baby seal.
Boy and Grandad discover the wonder of the natural world as they help to free a baby seal.
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It's a warm summer's day, so Boy and his grandad pack up their provisions and head for the seaside.
There's so much to do, from exploring rock pools to building a magnificent sandcastle. But their day takes a different turn when they go for a swim and find a baby seal caught up in a net. Its rescue leads Boy and Grandad on a thrilling underwater adventure!
All the excitement of a day at the beach is captured with Sam Usher's stunning illustrations in this classic book, the fourth in a highly collectable series, following on from WILD, FREE and LOST.
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Found by Sam Usher is praised for its enchanting ink and watercolour illustrations that evoke a sense of love and adventure, drawing comparisons to the works of Edward Ardizzone and Stephen Michael King. It is recognised as a joyful picture book suitable for children ages 5 to 9.
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ISBN: 9781800781207
Publisher: Templar Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Templar Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sam Usher
- Illustrated by Sam Usher
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 221.0mm
Height: 300.0mm
Weight: 230g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Sam Usher (Author, Illustrator)
Sam graduated from the University of West England and his debut picture book Can You See Sassoon? was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children's Book Award. He is particularly admired for his technical drawing skill and prowess with watercolour. Also a talented pianist, when he's not holding a pen and wobbling at paper you'll find him perfecting a fiendishly difficult piece of Chopin. He is also creator of the bestselling seasonal series about a boy and his grandfather.
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